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P Ltd acquired 90% of S Ltd in January 20x5 when S Ltd's retained profit was $30 million

Business Sep 11, 2020

P Ltd acquired 90% of S Ltd in January 20x5 when S Ltd's retained profit was $30 million. For the year ended 31 December 20x8, the "profit after tax" of P Ltd and S Ltd were respectively $20 million and $10 million. As at 31 December 20x8, the "retained profits" of P Ltd and S Ltd were respectively $100 million and $50 million. During the consolidation process, it was learnt that P Ltd sold some goods to S Ltd during 20x7, which S Ltd sold to outsiders during December 20x7 and January 20x8, and it was determined that there was unrealized profit of $2 million as at 31 December 20x7 arising from this inter-company sales. In the 20x8 consolidated financial statements, the "Profit after tax attributable to shareholders of the parent" and the "Group retained profits" should be respectively



-$27 million and $118 million.
-$31 million and $116.2 million.
-$27 million and $116.2 million.
-None of the listed choices.
-$31 million and $118 million.

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